Canadian History for Dummies

Canadian History for Dummies

A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin's shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada's double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chretien's decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal.

  • Format: Paperback | 544 pages
  • Dimensions: 190 x 233 x 28mm | 698g
  • Publication date: 27 Dec 2010
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publication City/Country: New York, United States
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: 2nd Edition
  • ISBN10: 0470836563
  • ISBN13: 9780470836569
  • Bestsellers rank: 314,397

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